Assurance - A-Level Trainee Chartered Accountant (ACA) - Isle of Man

Finishing A-Levels?

University not for you?

Thought about Accountancy?

EY in the Isle of Man is the perfect place to start your career to gain an understanding of business and finance.

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across the UKI industry sectors.

At EY in the Isle of Man, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

The opportunity

If you are a current A-level student or if you have recently obtained your A-levels why not consider a career in Accountancy with one of the top accountancy firms in the world? EY’s practice in the Isle of Man is experiencing significant growth. Based in the heart of the Isle of Man, our UKI operation has enjoyed major business wins. With a huge welcome from our clients and increased demand from the UKI industry sectors, we have 4 year Trainee Chartered Accountant positions available in the Isle of Man within our Audit & Assurance team starting in September 2024 and January 2025.

As an A-Level Trainee Chartered Accountant in the Isle of Man, you will be a fundamental part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with our clients delivering efficient and effective assurance services. What's more you won't always find yourself in a purely office-based role, as we encourage you to work with clients on their own sites when this is practical and efficient. If you are a confident team player, have excellent communications skills, and have a genuine interest in studying towards an accountancy qualification, consider EY.

Your key responsibilities

You will be expected to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service and bringing the full breadth of EY's capability to support our UKI industry sector clients. You will train towards obtaining your ACA professional qualification in a supportive and enthusiastic environment.

• Preparing accurate assurance documentation for review
• Take ownership for nominated audit area(s) and/or delivery and completion of smaller clients
• Gaining an in-depth knowledge of the audit process to develop knowledge
• Complete work allocated by direct supervisor within budget and deadlines
• Gain knowledge on engagements of client/business issues, e.g. by using the firm's knowledge resources
• Gather and analyse data, and perform detailed audit testing

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong motivation to study towards the ICAEW ACA qualification

To qualify for the role you must have

• 3 A-Levels at Grade B or above

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of current trends/issues affecting the UKI industry sector markets in the UKI region

What we look for

• Strong communicating skills
• Team working skills

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance within a supportive and enthusiastic environment. 

You will train towards achieving either your ACA or ACCA professional qualification in a supportive and enthusiastic environment.  We are committed to training and developing our people to reach their potential, opening up a world of opportunities.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. 

Apply now.